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[[File:AK-12 2016.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 with Krechet-M sight - 5.45x39mm. This is the production version, entering production in the second or third quarter of 2016.]]
[[File:AK-12 2013.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2013 prototype model, and the one most commonly found in video games. The main changes compared to the 2012 prototype below are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А) and the slightly different pistol grip.]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm, 2012 model]]
[[File:AK-200.jpg|400px|thumb|right|AK-200 prototype with ACOG scope, folding iron sights, side-folding skeletonized stock, and weaponlight foregrip - 5.45x39mm]]
The '''AK-12''' is the latest entry in the legendary [[Kalashnikov]] series of rifles. It was developed to replace the [[AK-74M]] and the AK-100 series of rifles that was field tested in 2011. While praised by then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry chose not to adopt the AK-12 due to millions of [[AK-74]] rifles still in stockpile. However this changed in 2015, and in 2017 the AK-12 was being trialed for introduction into the Russian military, competing against the [[AEK-971|A-545]] with the intent of eventually phasing out the AK-74M. Finally, the AK-12 and the AK-15 mentioned below entered Russian service in 2018.
The '''AK-12''' is the latest entry in the legendary [[Kalashnikov]] series of rifles. It was developed to replace the [[AK-74M]] and the AK-100 series of rifles that was field tested in 2011. While praised by then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry chose not to adopt the AK-12 due to millions of [[AK-74]] rifles still in stockpile. However this changed in 2015, and in 2017 the AK-12 was being trialed for introduction into the Russian military, competing against the [[AEK-971|A-545]] with the intent of eventually phasing out the AK-74M. Finally, the AK-12 and the AK-15 mentioned below entered Russian service in 2018.


Initially, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers (unlike the previous AKs, particularly the 100-series), but in 2016 the version chambered in 7.62x39mm received its own designation, '''AK-15''', while the standard AK-12 maintains the use of the 5.45x39mm cartridge. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as '''AK-200''' and it looked more like an [[AK-74M]]/[[AK-101|101]]/[[AK-103|103]] fitted with rails. Note that the "AK-200" name is now being used on a different AK series intended as an improvement over the 100-series, and that the SR-1 balanced-action sporting rifle based on the [[AK-107]] was also named "AK-15" during its development.
Initially, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers (unlike the previous AKs, particularly the 100-series), but in 2016 the version chambered in 7.62x39mm received its own designation, '''AK-15''', while the standard AK-12 maintains the use of the 5.45x39mm cartridge. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as '''AK-200''' and it looked more like an [[AK-74M]]/[[AK-101|101]]/[[AK-103|103]] fitted with rails. Note that the "AK-200" name is now being used on a different AK series intended as an improvement over the 100-series, and that the SR-1 balanced-action sporting rifle based on the [[AK-107]] was also named "AK-15" during its development.


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=AK-12=
[[File:AK-12 2016.jpg|thumb|right|400px|AK-12 with Krechet-M sight - 5.45x39mm. This is the production version, entering production in the second or third quarter of 2016.]]
[[File:AK-12 2013.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2013 prototype model, and the one most commonly found in video games. The main changes compared to the 2012 prototype below are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А) and the slightly different pistol grip.]]
[[File:Ak-12.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm, 2012 model]]
[[File:AK-200.jpg|400px|thumb|right|AK-200 prototype with ACOG scope, folding iron sights, side-folding skeletonized stock, and weaponlight foregrip - 5.45x39mm]]
==Specifications==
==Specifications==
(2011 - Present)
(2011 - Present)


* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (AK-12, AK-15), Light Machine Gun (RPK-16). Prototypes were proposed to feature easily changable modular parts that can configure the weapon to multiple different roles. Whether or not these alternate-role prototypes were made is unconfirmed.
* '''Type:''' Assault Rifle (AK-12, AK-15). Prototypes were proposed to feature easily changable modular parts that can configure the weapon to multiple different roles. Whether or not these alternate-role prototypes were made is unconfirmed.


* '''Calibers:'''
* '''Calibers:'''
** Current versions (2016 onwards): 5.45x39mm (AK-12, RPK-16), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK-15)
** Current versions (2016 onwards): 5.45x39mm (AK-12), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK-15)
** Proposed alternate prototype calibers, prototyping unconfirmed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 12 gauge (AK-12/76 shotgun)
** Proposed alternate prototype calibers, prototyping unconfirmed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 12 gauge (AK-12/76 shotgun)


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* '''Capacity:'''
* '''Capacity:'''
** 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, [[AK-74]] type magazines (AK-12, RPK-16)
** AK-12: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, [[AK-74]] type magazines
** 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]/[[AK-103]] type magazines (AK-15)
** AK-15: 30-round box magazine, [[AK-47]]/[[AK-103]] type magazines


* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (earlier prototypes had a 3-round burst option instead of 2)
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (earlier prototypes had a 3-round burst option instead of 2)


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===Video Games===
===Video Games===
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| ''[[World War 3]]'' || AK-15 || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
| ''[[World War 3]]'' || AK-15 || || 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm || 2018
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=RPK-16=
[[File:RPK-16.jpg|thumb|right|400px|RPK-16 - 5.45x39mm]]
==Specifications==
* '''Type:''' Light Machine Gun
* '''Caliber:''' 5.45x39mm
* '''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|4.5}}
* '''Length:'''
** With short barrel: {{convert|mm|900}} ''({{convert|mm|650}} with stock folded)''
** With long barrel: {{convert|mm|1080}} ''({{convert|mm|830}} with stock folded)''
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|mm|370}}, {{convert|mm|500}}
* '''Capacity:''' 95-round drum magazine, 30 and 45-round box magazines, [[AK-74]] type magazines
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto
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===Video Games===
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Revision as of 11:34, 27 December 2018

The AK-12 is the latest entry in the legendary Kalashnikov series of rifles. It was developed to replace the AK-74M and the AK-100 series of rifles that was field tested in 2011. While praised by then Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry chose not to adopt the AK-12 due to millions of AK-74 rifles still in stockpile. However this changed in 2015, and in 2017 the AK-12 was being trialed for introduction into the Russian military, competing against the A-545 with the intent of eventually phasing out the AK-74M. Finally, the AK-12 and the AK-15 mentioned below entered Russian service in 2018.

Initially, the AK-12 didn't have a designation for the different calibers (unlike the previous AKs, particularly the 100-series), but in 2016 the version chambered in 7.62x39mm received its own designation, AK-15, while the standard AK-12 maintains the use of the 5.45x39mm cartridge. In the early prototype stages (until Jan 2012), the AK-12 was known as AK-200 and it looked more like an AK-74M/101/103 fitted with rails. Note that the "AK-200" name is now being used on a different AK series intended as an improvement over the 100-series, and that the SR-1 balanced-action sporting rifle based on the AK-107 was also named "AK-15" during its development.

The AK-12 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

AK-12

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AK-12 with Krechet-M sight - 5.45x39mm. This is the production version, entering production in the second or third quarter of 2016.
File:AK-12 2013.jpg
Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm. This is the 2013 prototype model, and the one most commonly found in video games. The main changes compared to the 2012 prototype below are the ПР-1-3-АВ selector (as opposed to П-О-З-А) and the slightly different pistol grip.
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Prototype AK-12 - 5.45x39mm, 2012 model
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AK-200 prototype with ACOG scope, folding iron sights, side-folding skeletonized stock, and weaponlight foregrip - 5.45x39mm

Specifications

(2011 - Present)

  • Type: Assault Rifle (AK-12, AK-15). Prototypes were proposed to feature easily changable modular parts that can configure the weapon to multiple different roles. Whether or not these alternate-role prototypes were made is unconfirmed.
  • Calibers:
    • Current versions (2016 onwards): 5.45x39mm (AK-12), 7.62x39mm M43 (AK-15)
    • Proposed alternate prototype calibers, prototyping unconfirmed: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 12 gauge (AK-12/76 shotgun)
  • Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
  • Length: 34.6 in (88 cm), 37 in (94 cm) (27.2 in (69 cm) with stock folded)
  • Barrel length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
  • Capacity:
    • AK-12: 30 and 60-round box magazines, 95-round drum magazine, AK-74 type magazines
    • AK-15: 30-round box magazine, AK-47/AK-103 type magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto (earlier prototypes had a 3-round burst option instead of 2)

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier AK-200 With Tapco folding stock. Can be fitted with various optional accessories AK-200 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm 2012
Alliance of Valiant Arms AK200 With EOTech red dot sight or ACOG scope AK-200 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Available in Korean version only 2012
Combat Arms AK-12 2013 prototype model. Added via "Operation: Motherland" content update 2013
Battlefield 4 AK-12 Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model. Also available in carbine (AK-12U), light machine gun (RPK-12), shotgun (AK-12/76) and designated marksman rifle (SVK-12) versions 2013
Call of Duty: Ghosts AK-12 Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model 2013
Contract Wars AK-12 Foregrip, red dot sight, 50-round extended magazine 2013 prototype model 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare AK12 Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model 2014
Cross Fire AK-12 2012 prototype model 2014
Survarium AK-12 2013 prototype model, chambered in 6.5x39mm Grendel 2014
Time Crisis 5 Aimpoint red dot, laser sight, flash light, vertical foregrip and M4 type collapsible stock 2013 prototype model; unusable 2015
Killing Floor 2 Kobra red dot sight and a vertical foregrip 2013 prototype model 2015
Rainbow Six: Siege Wrap around the grip. Can be fitted with various optional accessories. 2013 prototype model 2015
ArmA III Apex AK-12 Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model, chambered in 7.62x39mm 2016
Ghost Recon: Wildlands Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model 2017
Payday 2 "AK17" Various optional accessories 2016 model, added with the "Gage Russian Weapon Pack" DLC 2017
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 AK 12 2013 prototype model; cut from the game 2017
Black Squad "AK12 GL" Kobra sight, GP-30 and AN-PEQ/15 2013 prototype model 2017
Ironsight AK-12 Various optional accessories 2013 prototype model 2018
World War 3 AK-15 2014 AK-12 prototype, chambered in 7.62x39mm 2018

RPK-16

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RPK-16 - 5.45x39mm

Specifications

  • Type: Light Machine Gun
  • Caliber: 5.45x39mm
  • Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
  • Length:
    • With short barrel: 35.4 in (90 cm) (25.6 in (65 cm) with stock folded)
    • With long barrel: 42.5 in (108 cm) (32.7 in (83 cm) with stock folded)
  • Barrel length: 14.6 in (37 cm), 19.7 in (50 cm)
  • Capacity: 95-round drum magazine, 30 and 45-round box magazines, AK-74 type magazines
  • Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/2-Round Burst/Full-Auto

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Note Release Date
Escape from Tarkov Added with patch 0.11 in 2018 2016


See Also